Agora de la Danse is a contemporary dance venue in Montreal, Quebec, devoted to the creation, presentation and development of contemporary dance. It is a meeting point for professional dancers and choreographers, who use it for performances, residencies and rehearsals.
The venue is located in the Édifice Wilder at 1435 rue de Bleury, a short walk from the Place-des-Arts metro station. The entrance is wheelchair accessible. The venue describes itself as a place for experiencing contemporary dance and for bringing artists, works and audiences together.
What a visit is like
Most people come for a performance. A café-bar on the first floor opens before shows, so it is a comfortable place to arrive early, have a drink and settle in before the curtain. Agora shares its venue and ticketing with Tangente, another contemporary dance organization, so the programme often reflects a wide range of styles and voices.
Because the building also hosts rehearsals, residencies and research, the atmosphere can feel more like a working studio than a traditional theatre at times. For visitors, this means the chance to see dance at an earlier stage of its life, not only in its finished form.
Beyond the stage
- Performances and programming by contemporary dance artists
- Residencies and research for dancers and choreographers
- Youth activities and parallel activities
- Rental spaces within the Édifice Wilder
For current programming, opening times and ticket information, the venue's own website is the most reliable source. Agora de la Danse suits anyone curious about contemporary dance, from first-time visitors to regular audiences who want to follow the city's dance scene closely.